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Startups, chips, AI policy, digital sovereignty and the engineers building Europe's tech stack.
CES 2026 Showcases European Health Tech: From Fertility Tracking to Allergy Detection
French companies dominated the health technology showcase at CES 2026 with innovations ranging from a smart fertility-tracking menstrual pad
AI in 2026: World Models, Small Language Models, and Europe's Path Forward
World models that simulate physical environments are gaining traction as alternatives to chatbots. Europe is pivoting to small language mode
European Nations Move to Restrict Social Media for Under-16s
The UK has announced a ban on social media for under-16s, following Australia's lead. France, Greece, Turkey, and others are also pursuing r
Digital Archaeology and Open Science Reshape Heritage Preservation from Amsterdam to Chongqing
In Chongqing, sub-millimetre 3D scans and AI are documenting the intricate Dazu Rock Carvings. Meanwhile, Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum is conduct
Anthropic Partners with Iceland to Deploy AI in Classrooms for Lesson Planning
Anthropic is partnering with Iceland's Ministry of Education to give hundreds of teachers access to its Claude AI for lesson planning and ad
Will AI Widen or Narrow the Gender Gap in Europe's Workforce?
Women and men face similar overall exposure to AI, but women are underrepresented in high-exposure roles like IT and overrepresented in cler
Swedish App Accord Aims to Balance Household Chores and Reduce Gender Inequality
Accord, a Swedish app launched in September 2024, has gained over 25,000 users in Europe by helping families track and share household chore
Season Two of My Wildest Prediction: AI, Hydrogen Planes, and the Future of Work
The podcast's second season covered AI's polarising impact, predictions of hydrogen planes by 2035, and a shift toward nomadic work. Experts
Neurotechnology Will Transform Daily Life, Says Neuroelectrics CEO Ana Maiques
Ana Maiques, co-founder of Barcelona-based Neuroelectrics, forecasts neurotechnology will impact daily life in unforeseen ways. Her company'
Barcelona Agency Creates AI Model Earning Up to €10,000 Monthly
A Barcelona-based agency developed Aitana, an AI-generated model earning up to €10,000 monthly. The virtual influencer has over 343,000 Inst
Electric Vehicles in Europe: A Technical and Environmental Assessment
Electric vehicle sales in Europe surged by 20% in 2023, reaching a record 3.2 million units. While EVs offer simpler mechanics and zero tail
Nvidia's Earnings Spotlight Blackwell Chip Amid AI Demand and European Tech Reliance
Nvidia reports earnings with Wall Street expecting revenue to more than triple year-on-year. All attention is on the progress of its next-ge